Growth manifesto

Friday April 14th, 2017

Growth manifesto
To do, when doing is not easy.
To say, when saying is not easy.
To be, when being is not easy.
To care, when caring is not easy.
To love, when loving is not easy.
How did I end up where I'm at? With very few tangibles to show for but with great relationships. With my parents, my brother, my sister, my sister-in-law, my nieces. As well as an incredible sense of direction, and the unconditional support of several people I've met in my journey so far. 

Still, I yearn the achievements and successes. I yearn the tangibles and the recognition. So what has stopped me?

These were a few of the thoughts plaguing my mind as I was traveling to Phoenix, AZ from Seattle, WA. And as my plane was experiencing turbulence a question came into my mind. 

If you were to die right now, what would you regret?

Not starting the project I've been meaning to start since the beginning of the year. Not asking that beautiful girl out. Not taking more chances. 

And just like that my path has become clearer. 


Today I ask you; If you were to die within the next 10 minutes, what are some of the things you would regret? Write them on a piece of paper. Look at them. 
Miguel Nigenda


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